[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 82 (Monday, April 28, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22966-22967]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9238]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice and request for comments; revision of a
currently approved collection, OMB No. 1660-0044, FEMA Form 95-56.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity
to comment on a proposed continuing information collection. In
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks
comments concerning the need to conduct a continuous evaluation of
emergency management training programs as it relates to the knowledge
and skills gained by participants through various courses.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 44 CFR part 360 implements the
Emergency Management Training Program, designed to increase States'
emergency management capabilities through training of personnel with
responsibilities over preparedness, response, and recovery from all
types of disasters. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (Pub. L. 93-288) as amended, authorizes
training programs for emergency preparedness for State, local and
tribal government personnel. In response to the Government Performance
and Results Act (GPRA), the information obtained from the Emergency
Management Institute ``Follow-up Evaluation Survey,'' will be a follow-
up tool used to evaluate the knowledge and/or skills participants
obtained at EMI during training courses, and to improve Emergency
Management Institute courses. The information is critical to determine
if the Emergency Management Institute is meeting strategic goals and
objectives established by FEMA in order to fulfill its mission.
Collection of Information
Title: Emergency Management Institute Follow-up Evaluation Survey.
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0044.
Form Numbers: FEMA Form 95-56, Follow-Up Evaluation Survey.
Abstract: FEMA Form 95-56 is a continuous self-assessment
qualitative tool used to identify trainees'
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knowledge and skills gained through emergency management-related
courses and the extent to which they have been beneficial and
applicable in the conduct of their official positions. The information
collected is primarily used to review course content and offerings for
program planning and management purposes. Results are combined with
other program metrics to document performance per GPRA mandates.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, State, local or tribal
governments.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 950 burden hours.
Annual Hour Burden
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Annual Total annual
Data collection activity/instrument Number of Frequency of Hour burden per responses (D) = burden hours (C
respondents (A) responses (B) response (C) (A x B) x D)
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FF 95-56...................................................... 3800 1 .25 3800 950
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Total..................................................... ................ ................ ................ 3800 950
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Estimated Cost: The estimated annualized cost to respondents based
on wage rate categories is estimated to be $22,344 annually. The
estimated annual cost to the Federal Government is $26,480.
Comments: Written comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether
the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(d) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or before June
27, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Office
of Management, Records Management Division, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, Mail Drop
Room 301, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Jennifer Ogle, Training
Specialist, Emergency Management Institute, (301) 447-1585 for
additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch
for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile
number (202) 646-3347 or e-mail address: [email protected].
Dated: April 21, 2008.
John A. Sharetts-Sullivan,
Director, Records Management Division, Office of Management, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E8-9238 Filed 4-25-08; 8:45 am]
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